MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front and rear brake pad sensor wires broken
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running light not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front and rear brake pad sensor wires broken
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running light not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
smoke test too clean to read.
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A23 TGM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 TGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A23 TGM registered?
A23 TGM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 5 April 2012.
Is A23 TGM safe to buy?
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